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Berean Standard Bible

“Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.”

Philippians 4:1

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Study note

This verse closes the section in which Paul urged the Philippians to keep their eyes on their heavenly citizenship and the return of Christ. It also introduces the practical appeals of the chapter, including his call for two women to reconcile.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So my brothers, well loved and very dear to me, my joy and crown, be strong in the Lord, my loved ones.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

So then, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand you in the Lord, beloved.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

ASÍ que, hermanos míos amados y deseados, gozo y corona mía, estad así firmes en el Señor, amados.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por eso, queridos hermanos míos, a los que amo y extraño mucho, a ustedes que son mi alegría y mi corona les digo que se mantengan firmes en el Señor.

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